Shinan-gun Holds Flag Raising Ceremony for Imja Daegwang Beach Blue Flag 'International Certification Flag'

Starting the Transformation into an Internationally Minded Eco-Friendly Beach

The Blue Flag international certification flag was raised at Imja Daegwang Beach. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Sinan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] On the 5th, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Park Woo-ryang) received the Blue Flag international certification flag from the domestic headquarters of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE KOREA) at Imja Daegwang Beach and held a flag-raising ceremony.

According to the county on the 6th, the 'Blue Flag Beach Certification System' is an international certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Denmark to environmentally friendly and safe beaches that meet 137 requirements across 29 evaluation criteria. Imja Daegwang Beach received the Blue Flag international certification earlier this year.

Sinan-gun is attempting to transform Daegwang Beach into an internationally minded eco-friendly beach by linking the international certification with the completion of new facilities such as Smurf Beach Park, the Pine Forest Concert Hall, Sunset Concert Hall, and Starlight Camping Ground, as well as comprehensive maintenance of convenience facilities.

Additionally, centered around Daegwang Beach, related projects are underway including the creation of Hongmaehwa Park reflecting the spirit of Joseon calligrapher and painter U-bong Jo Hee-ryong, the refurbishment of Tulip Park, fostering a media art hub space, and the maintenance project of Jeonjangpo Port caves. In the future, Daegwang Beach is planned to serve as a tourism hub for Imja-myeon and be developed as a central space for international marine cultural activities.

Amid Sinan-gun’s ecological conservation efforts shining, such as recently designating the Sinan mudflats as a World Natural Heritage site, the raising of the international beach certification flag at Imja Daegwang Beach is expected to further accelerate Sinan-gun’s ecological conservation administration.

Governor Park Woo-ryang stated, “As Sinan-gun’s ecological value is recognized worldwide, the raising of the international certification flag declares Sinan-gun’s commitment to ecological preservation,” and added, “We will develop Imja Daegwang Beach as an eco-friendly marine activity hub leading international standards.”

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